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It's worth pointing out that the US is not, never has been, and will not be as long as we have our Constitution, a democracy.
by jki275 8y ago
It's worth pointing out that the US is not, never has been, and will not be as long as we have our Constitution, a democracy.
- nindalf 8y agoLet's not split hairs over the difference between a Republic and a Democracy. It's clear what I meant when I said "America is a democracy" and "America supports/promotes democracy". Democracy, when I use this word is simply a system of government where leaders are chosen by people in periodic elections. I'm really not interested in nitpicking beyond that. Talk to someone else or go elsewhere if you are.
- jki275 8y agoYou may mean something else by the word -- but words do have meanings. A republic is not a democracy, and a democracy is not a republic. They're different forms of government. Many people do erroneously call the US a democracy, but that doesn't make it correct or irrelevant.
- Izkata 8y agoThere is an important core difference that makes it meaningful to be clear: Republics give rise to career politicians, easy choke points for corruption. This is one of the often-discounted things behind Trump's election, he's an outsider who was vocal about this problem and cleaning it up.
- jki275 8y agoThat is a fair point as well.